US Bridges

US 281 NB over UPRR (abandoned)

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Hidalgo County, Texas · 0.75 MI N of SH 107 · Structure no. 211090025507044

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,765
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 281 NB over UPRR (abandoned) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 281 NB over UPRR (abandoned) in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 47 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,765 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,280 by 2031. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 281 NB
CrossesUPRR (abandoned)
Location0.75 MI N of SH 107
RouteU.S. Route 281
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.30997, -98.14611
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,765 (2019)
Projected traffic26,280 by 2031
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 281 NB over UPRR (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US 281 NB over UPRR (abandoned) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does US 281 NB over UPRR (abandoned) carry?

About 10,765 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 281 NB over UPRR (abandoned)?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns US 281 NB over UPRR (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.